GUESTS
We love guests!
We enjoy having guests join us on Thursday mornings to share about their business or organization. We are a diverse group of individuals and are open to all.
Come join us Thursday mornings 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Park in the back, and we meet ground floor conference room off of the reception area at in the front part of the lobby.
How do I become a member?
- You scan QR code at meeting or fill out the form on this page
- Visitor team will follow up with a one-to-one to discuss your interest, lay out the membership process, and encourage you to keep coming until approved.
- Visitor team will notify the membership team that you're interested.
- Membership will set up one-to-ones with you.
- Membership will set up an interview after the third visit to the chapter.
Guests register here, please.
Meet the members!
Rob Baughman
All Star Fire Protection
CHAIR: Fire Safety
| 615-431-3760
“Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit…” are popular lyrics that sum up Rob Baughman’s beginnings in the early 1970s. The oldest of four children, Rob learned his work ethic early, watching his dad labor tirelessly as a handyman to support their family in the inner city. Rob joined the workforce at a young age, delivering papers before dawn everyday—sometimes in several feet of snow—striving to please his customers.
At age 19, Rob married his high school sweetheart and moved to Tennessee where the couple raised four children before Taira contracted breast cancer in 2010. Rob took care of his wife and his children while working three jobs and going to school full-time to earn his business degree. Taira graduated to Heaven in 2013.
Drawing from his experience in construction, customer service and sales, Rob became a project manager for a Nashville-area contracting firm soon after marrying his new-found love, Joy. One high point of Rob’s career thus far has been his work on HGTV. Rob worked on multiple episodes of Listed Sisters, Property Brothers: Buying And Selling, as well as the Scott Brothers’ production, Making It Home (2021).
Denton Casey
DC
CHAIR: Health Insurance
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I help families and individuals build wealth through homeownership and real estate investment through comprehensive home loan strategies that are tailored to the needs and goals of my clients. Just like a financial advisor manages investment assets, as a home loan advisor, I manage my client’s home loans throughout its life, not just the 30 days it takes to close on one. I love what I do and thoroughly enjoy seeing families entire financial trajectory change through homeownership.
Keionta Davis
VentureHR
CHAIR: Payroll
| 866-873-0386
Tori Dove
Sebring
CHAIR: Home Design
| 615-348-5377
Austin was born at a very early age. Austin values relationships over transactions and is intent on providing laughter and closing services extraordinaire. He won't say it but this guy knows his stuff and will have you laughing or at least rolling your eyes at him while making sure every i is dotted and every t crossed! - This was written by one of his friends as Austin was busy helping clients.
Every serious business already has a website. Unfortunately, most start by renting a template site built for anyone, or cobbling together an obviously home made site. At some point businesses realize their need for a professional online image. Lance is an online rescue specialist delivering your business from an ineffective website and site maintenance.
Jim Gaustad
TJ Corporate Credit
CHAIR: Corporate Credit
| (708) 822-8768
Jim Gaustad is a seasoned entrepreneur, business owner, and professional musician with a wealth of experience spanning diverse industries. As a Sales Director for TJ Corporate Credit, a leading firm specializing in securing capital and credit for business owners while safeguarding personal assets, Jim has been instrumental in empowering business owners to achieve their financial goals without the burden of personal guarantees.
With over two decades of experience in print advertising and marketing as the founder of The G Group, Jim brings a unique perspective to his role at TJ Corporate Credit. His firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing business owners allows him to provide strategic guidance tailored to each client's specific needs.
Before delving into the world of business, Jim enjoyed a successful career as a professional musician, appearing on nationally released recordings and national tours. Despite his shift in focus, Jim remains deeply connected to the music industry, leveraging his passion and expertise to stay active and engaged, both as a performer and behind the scenes.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Jim has cultivated a significant online presence, boasting over 7,500 subscribers on YouTube. Through his digital platform, he shares insights, experiences, and advice on all things guitar and music, garnering a loyal following eager to learn from his expertise.
Driven by a relentless passion for entrepreneurship, a love for music, and a commitment to helping others succeed, Jim continues to make a profound impact in the business world and beyond.
Brandon Hamilton
Brenthaven Handyman
CHAIR: Contractor
| 615-202-8777
As a kid my favorite Smurf was “Handy.” With a pencil over his ear and a hammer on his hip, he could fix anything and make it right whenever called upon. Well, after a 15-year detour as a Physical Therapist “repairing” people, I transitioned to repairing people’s homes-helping people just like Handy.
Since 2013, I take great pride in being a local, family, insured, craft-business that guarantees top results, a top experience and a personal attention the big companies can’t give you.
I live here with my wife Natalie and four children, I am from here (graduated Franklin High School 1992), and I love what I do.
So, get your Honey-Do List ready, give me a call or text, and let’s get it Honey-Done!
Chris Kirby
CloudSmart IT
CHAIR: IT services
| 615-610-3500
Becki Kuhl
Hawaii Fluid Art
CHAIR: Event Entertainment
| 816-686-0063
With a background in both education and the corporate world, Becki has honed a unique skill set that perfectly aligns with the demands of business ownership. As a teacher, she inspired and guided students, helping them unlock their potential and discover talents they never knew they had. In the corporate sector, she managed multiple responsibilities, gaining valuable experience in leadership, organization, and strategic planning. Now, as a business owner, Becki combines these experiences with a deep passion for helping people believe in who God created them to be, fostering an environment where creativity and self-discovery thrive.
Julian Lindsey
Pillar To Post
CHAIR: Home Inspection
| 615-905-5946
I’m Julian Lindsey, franchise owner of Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, specializing in residential home inspections in middle Tennessee. It’s a veteran owned business, I served in the U.S. Navy for seven years. I became a journeyman license plumber after leaving the Navy from Union Local 130 Chicago, Il. Most of my life I’ve been in construction as a labor, apprentice, journeyman, and project manager. I understand your homes systems (mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structure). If you desire a home Inspector that’s trustworthy, knowledgeable, and understands time management, I’m your inspector. For many of us, buying a home is the largest purchase we will make in our lifetime. Don’t trust it to anyone, My home inspection reports are clear and concise. Give me a call, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors.
I'm a passionate detail oriented financial advisor/planner at Edward Jones Investments who takes great pride in connecting my clients' assets, to their most important goals in life. I do that by using a very intentional approach, marrying our high-quality investments with our detailed planning software. I work with individuals, families and business owners using a very strategic approach to retirement planning, tax strategy, protection planning, business planning, legacy planning, education planning, etc.. My best attribute is how much I care, and I embrace that everyday walking hand in hand with my clients throughout their lives, to ensure they maintain financial peace of mind!
The Brentwood location is proud to be a locally owned family business, Leslie is here to support her community and business partners with all their branding, promotional product, and marketing needs. If you can put your name on it, Leslie can put her hands on it. Leslie has a BBA in Marketing, and more than 10 years of experience in Social Media Marketing including running campaigns, and creating posts focused on targeted keywords making her the perfect partner for those looking to expand their business footprint.
Leslie is an excellent connector of people using her vast network of connections to help others.
Helping clients feel empowered and educated about real estate is a huge passion of mine. Real estate decisions are big, and often emotional. I love connecting the dots and delivering insights that help my clients have clarity when they are making those decisions.
Staci Johnson
Johnson Health Insurance Agency
CHAIR: Medicare
| 615-479-4998
Staci Johnson has been advising the wonderful world of Medicare since 2009. As social work graduate from the University of Northern Iowa is to help people enroll in the correct plan for them. There are so many questions when you turn 65 to a new to Medicare. How soon to I need to sign up? What if I will have employer coverage? I heard there is a penalty? Staci provides a relaxed environment to where you can have your questions answered. There is no consultation fee. She is a license Insurance agent and broker so she can provide you coverage with your insurance carrier of choice.
Storytellers Video Productions helps entrepreneurs and businesses tell their story with video.
Storytelling isn't just what we do. It's who we are. It's our passion. SVP uses our over 50-years of combined experience to tell a compelling story in a concise amount of time.
We believe that video is the most efficient and effective way to build trust, build credibility and build
a connection with your potential clients and customers.
Everything we do is designed with one goal in mind: To help you build your business. And your brand!
Website- thevideostoryteller.com
LinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/in/danphillip
Instagram- @thevideostoryteller
Riley Wakefield is the owner of Intercept Roofing, specializing in commercial and residential roofing as well as storm restoration.
Celestia Ware III is an established Insurance Professional Leader, Community Service Leader, and Philanthropist. Celestia possesses the ability to execute a wide range of Property and Casualty strategies designed to minimize loss ratios while increasing growth; a team leader with a proven track record of developing and training direct reports on underwriting procedures while ensuring compliance with state guidelines. A strong background in working with claims discipline including Auto, Bodily Injury, Training, and SIU. Experienced in Commercial Insurance for the Middle Market Segment and start-up teams.
Celestia is the CEO and Principal Owner of Ware Enterprise LLC. Celestia is the Principal Agent for the Ware Insurance Agency serving insurance products for Auto, Life, Home, Commercial Business and etc.